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Berkeley, CA
Woolsey Children's School
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neighborhood: Elmwood · Telephone: (510) 845-8084
Contact Info
Woolsey Children's School
2223A Woolsey Street
Berkeley, CA
94705
Tel:
(510) 845-8084
Director:
Sheri Prud'homme
sheri@igc.org
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Woolsey is a multi-aged, play-based preschool with an emphasis on social and emotional development and emotional intelligence.
Our mission is to create a community for children where they can ful...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
For the children the day begins with separating from a parent or caregiver and entering into an activity.
We have activities to chose from as well as free play until snack.
Then we have m...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
to 5 years 60 months |
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| Mon 9am - 3pm | |
| Tue 9am - 3pm | |
| Wed 9am - 3pm | |
| Tuition: | $6,000/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| Total enrollment | 18 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
We have a 9 to 5 option or a 9 to 3 option three to five days a week. They can be any days if there is room.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | March 1 |
| Application Information | $50.00 which goes to deposit if accepted and returned if you are not |
| Acceptance criteria: | It is mostly demographic. We only have a few opening each year-about 4 on average based on sibling priority, diversity, gender balance and age balance is our primary criteria. |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Malcolm X
- Peralta
- Walden
- Berkewood Hedge
- Parkday
- Marin
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